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YEAR IN REVIEW                                           2021 - 2022
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Year in Review
4    LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
     HPCA BOARD MEMBERS

5    STRIVE 2025

6    PRESCHOOL

8    EL EM EN TA RY &
     MIDDLE SCHOOL

10   HIGH SCHOOL
     PR O FI L E O F A 2 0 2 2 H P C A GR A D UAT E

12   CHAPEL & SPIRITUAL LIFE

14   FINE ARTS

16   AT H L E T I C S

18   TECHNOLOGY

19   FA M I LY I N VO LV E M E N T

20   ADVANCING FOR HIS GLORY!

22   M EM O R I E S T H AT W I L L L A S T A L I FE T I M E ...

                                     2021 - 2022
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A Letter from the Head of School
Dear HPCA Families -
As our 2021-2022 school year comes to a close, I have taken time to reflect on the blessings that God has provided
our school family this year.
       • Several students gave their lives to Christ!
       • We celebrated 68 high school seniors who have been awarded over $4.8 million dollars in college
         scholarships and grants. These seniors represent the 17th graduating class at HPCA and join over 950
         HPCA Cougar Alumni!
       • The Cougarthon annual fundraising event and Cougar Cup Golf Tournament raised $172,000 this past fall,
         which are the highest monies donated in a single year to the K.M. Vestal Annual Fund.
       • Our preschool enrollment of over 150 students provided a structured, caring, and loving environment for
         our 18 months - 4 year-old children.
       • Each elementary grade pulled together, as a class, to serve others. Their grade-level mission projects
         impacted individuals within our community and across the globe.
       • The middle school students completed their Servants' Heart projects with excellence by helping their
         families and their community.
       • Our high school students completed their “Day of Service” event, where all high school students spent a
         day out in our local community serving others.
       • Our re-enrollment for next year is incredibly strong – over 95% of our students have indicated that they
         are returning for the 2022-2023 school year. We also have a waiting list for specific grade levels.
We value each of our HPCA families. Your commitment to Kingdom Education, your dedication to providing your
child a rigorous academic experience, and your patience, grace, and resilience over these past few months is
commendable. I greatly appreciate partnering with you on this journey.
As you review this Year-In-Review magazine, I ask that you take the time to count the blessings that have been
bestowed upon your family this past year. Take a moment to see the good in your child’s accomplishments, to
reflect on the challenges they have overcome, and rest in Him, knowing that He is in control of the future.
If you feel led to do so, we have included a pledge card. All donations are being directed to the It Happens Now -
A Capital Campaign for HPCA. Thank you in advance for your continued support and commitment.
I hope you have a wonderful summer, and we look forward to reuniting in August!
Dr. Keith Curlee
Head of School

High Point Christian Academy Board Members
                               Dr. Keith Curlee                Dr. Joel Gentry
    Lamar Boykin                                                                                Mike Newby
                             HPCA Head of School                 Shelby Lloyd
     Rob Clancy                                                                             Sloan Scarborough
                                   Julie Davis               Harold McManus
                                                                                                 Karl Sherrill
                                 Anne Flater                GSBC Representative
                               HPCA Board Chair                                                Allison Thomas
                                                                 Greg Moore

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High Point
                                                                                           Christian Academy’s
                                                                                           Vision for 2020-2025
                                                                                              Kingdom Education
                                                                                                    Commitment
                                                                                         Curriculum, Technology,
                                                                                                  and Instruction
                      GOAL ONE                                                              Facility Development
          Kingdom Education Commitment that
                                                                                              Financial Resilience
          leads to life-long Christ-centeredness

   Our goal is to strengthen our commitment to Kingdom
   Education in all areas and programs within our school.
Kingdom Education sets the path for us to lead our students
  to Christ, build our students up in Christ, and equip our
                   students to serve Christ.

                                                                        MISSION STATEMENT
                                                                 High Point Christian Academy is committed to
                     GOAL TWO                                   Christ-centered, quality education and academic
         Curriculum, Technology, and Instruction                excellence in partnership with family and church
           that leads to academic excellence                           within a loving, caring atmosphere.

 Our goal is to enhance our curriculum and student learning
experience through instructional and informational trainings,
 continued professional development, and improvements to
                     our programming.

                                                                          VISION STATEMENT
                    GOAL THREE                                     High Point Christian Academy students will
                                                                   acquire wisdom, knowledge, and a Biblical
        Facility Development to provide a quality               worldview as evidenced by a lifestyle of character,
        on-campus experience for our community                  leadership, scholarship, service, stewardship, and
                                                                                     worship.
 Our goal is to provide the facilities to house a gymnasium
  along with other campus improvements to develop and
      enhance the resources and programs of HPCA.

                     GOAL FOUR
              Financial Resilience to provide
             long-term successful operations

Our goal is to sustain and develop business and operational
      practices that provide for long-term stability.

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Preschool
The HPCA Preschool teachers and staff consider it a privilege to love, teach, and nurture the 150 preschool
children who walked into our doors this year. While the demand for the HPCA Preschool continued to grow, the
quality of our program mirrored that growth.

Under the direction of Preschool Administrator, Mrs. Kelly Walker, the following initiative highlights have been
implemented. These programs ensure a safe and caring environment is provided, partnered with a Christ-centered,
hands-on, engaging learning environment.

PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
The Preschool curriculum provides enjoyable, age-appropriate activities that encourage participation in major
areas of learning, such as personal and social development, letter and number recognition, and motor skills
development. Through the use of group and individual exploration, intentional learning centers, games, songs, and
circle time participation, our stimulating preschool program encourages creativity, captures preschoolers’ interest,
and instills an early love for learning. HPCA Preschool implements a Biblical worldview, and utilizes an educational
curriculum that nurtures foundational knowledge and skills in Bible, math, social studies, science, and language
arts through the use of music and engaging visuals.

                                                             S EN SO RY TA B L E S
                                                             The Preschool implements sensory tables with
                                                             carefully selected materials and objects to stimulate
                                                             the senses for preschool students. Sensory discovery
                                                             develops a host of skills and learning such as fine
                                                             motor, transferring skills, problem solving, creativity,
                                                             hand and eye coordination, and pretend play.
                                                             Sensory exploration builds nerve connections in the
                                                             brain and encourages the expansion of language and
                                                             vocabulary and social-emotional friendship skills.
                                                             The endless opportunities of enjoyment and positive
                                                             educational impact and the growth for all types of
                                                             learning styles makes sensory learning a must for
                                                             early childhood education.

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PLC (PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES)
Our preschool teachers meet together in Professional Learning Communities, where they can share ideas that
enhance their teaching practice. The professional practice of meeting with colleagues in meaningful educational
conversations promotes a better learning environment for our preschool students. Sharing their expertise enables
teachers to improve their teaching skills, which will ultimately have a positive impact on each student’s academic
achievement.

STUDENT ASSESSMENTS &
PA R E N T T E A C H E R C O N F E R E N C E S
HPCA Preschool administers three student assessments during the school year
that provide a record of growth in all Early Childhood domains - cognitive,
physical/motor, language, and social/emotional learning. Assessment is a
critical part of a high-quality, early childhood program that equips both
parents and teachers with an individualized tool to improve all areas of
student development. Preschool assessments identify the strengths of each
child and the opportunities for growth so that the preschool can meet the
goals and needs of each child. Assessments are the foundation of our end-
of-the-year parent-teacher conferences and a way to communicate student
progress. Parent-teacher conferences provide a common ground with parents
and families, collaborating the best supports, provision of information, and
strategies to extend learning at home.

Our preschool "littles" soak up every sweet, sweet moment
spent learning about Jesus. From their angelic voices singing
"Jesus Loves Me," to repeating their weekly Bible verses,
learning to share with friends, and loving one another – all are
foundational life lessons they will never forget.
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Elementary and Middle School
The elementary and middle school divisions have been filled with laughter, smiles, love, and learning this past
school year. While our campus blossomed back to “normal,” we reflect on those little things that we love and
appreciate and make our elementary school so special: parents and grandparents enjoying lunch with their
children, the songs of worship filling the Green Street Baptist Sanctuary, field trips across the state, and so much
more!

This year many subjects had their curriculum reviewed and adjustments are being made for next year. Our goal
is to ensure students have an easy transition grade-to-grade when learning the fundamentals of various subjects.
From handwriting and cursive curriculum to Abeka phonics and middle school science curriculum, teaching from a
Biblical perspective is a strength of each of our teachers!

Elementary and middle school students participated in the IOWA testing this year. While standardized test results
are neither the only nor the most important measure of success for our students, they do measure students’
comparative academic skill sets. The results are useful in evaluating and demonstrating our students’ abilities to
apply knowledge to largely concrete problems.

These students had the opportunity to participate in several ACSI events throughout the year, such as Math
Olympics, Spelling Bees, Speech Meets, and Fine Arts competitions. By participating and competing in events
such as these, students are afforded opportunities to build confidence, knowledge, and a strong sense of
accomplishment.

We do not doubt that what is taught in the
classroom is vitally important to our students.               AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
However, being able to be the “hands and feet                 & EXTRACURRICULAR
of Christ” for our community is an imperative
piece of sharing the gospel with others. Our
                                                                OPPORTUNITIES
elementary students serve others through their
                                                             Imago Dei Soccer | LEGO Club | Robotics
grade level missions projects, such as holding bake
sales for Bright Star Academy in Kenya and collecting
                                                                   Code Club | Bel Canto | Cantare
donations for Love for Ethiopia. Middle school
students all participated in their personalized and             7th grade Jr. Beta | 8th grade Jr. Beta
individualized Servants' Heart project to serve their
family and their community.

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EL EM EN TA RY
AND MIDDLE
SCHOOL
RESOURCE
With a much needed expanded area,
flexible seating, and added technology,
our Resource Program has been able
to meet the individualized learning
needs of students this year. Our
resource team partners with classroom
teachers and parents to provide
academic support and remediation
to students who have difficulty in the
curriculum. Students may or may not
have a diagnosed issue that affects
academic performance. Our goal is
to remediate, empower and promote
success by building organization and
study skills.

We were excited to welcome
Mrs. Jennifer Barron this year, who has
brought experience in middle school
education and a love for literature.
Middle schoolers are energized with
motivation and inspiration!

The Resource team purchased and
incorporated the use of Audio Exam.        “This year, our 4th graders were blessed to have Mrs. Janice Myers visit
This allows team members to record         their class. Janice’s son, Andrew, graduated from HPCA as a Lifer in
tests for students with reading deficits   2016. Janice had breast cancer in 2017 and the cancer returned a few
to listen to the test questions and take   months ago in her lungs and some on her liver as Stage 4. Janice loves
the test at their own pace.                Jesus and openly shares her testimony with others. Our fourth grade
For the upcoming 2022-2023 school          classes have been praying diligently for her the past few months.
year, the Resource Team is excited to      The reason she came is to thank the students for their continued prayers
welcome Mrs. Mary Justice to their         and all the cards they have made her. She handwrote 40 individual cards
team, who will be available to meet        for our students, explained the Bible verse she is claiming through this
the needs of students qualifying for       journey (Isaiah 36:3), gave them each a bookmark with the Bible verse
speech therapy.                            printed on it, and a beautifully decorated daisy cookie (her favorite
                                           flower). Fourth graders prayed over Janice. It is such a joy and blessing to
                                           see ten-year-olds pray and have faith in Jesus! Loving Jesus and people
                                           is what life is all about. ”

                                           - Mrs. Paula Segers and Mrs. Donna Reynolds, HPCA 4th Grade Teachers     9
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High School
 A D A Y I N T H E L I F E … Freshmen and Sophomores
 English teachers, Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Dixon, are extremely gifted at creating
 environments where students embrace challenging material and ask questions that expand
 the reaches of their literary and expository experiences. AP U.S. History is the first taste
 of AP classes, and only available for sophomores; Mrs. Oweis teaches this class with skill
 and enriched elements from life experiences. Mr. Cooper's Government and Economics
 course brings business and debate to life; he skillfully shares current events with students
 and directs them to interpret them through the lens of scripture. One of his fun projects is
 participating in a simulated 'Shark Tank' business experiment.

 Fine Arts, Math, and Science classes are led by outstanding teachers, such as Mr. Oats,
 Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Migliardi, Mrs. Quattlebaum, Mr. Loy,
 Mrs. Fields and Mr. Bennett. Students in Spanish courses enjoy an invigorating classroom
 dynamic of conversational application with Mr. Sands and Mr. Aaron (who served 15 years
 as a missionary in Mexico). Tenth grade Bible class is taught by Mr. Bingham who keeps
 everyone on their toes; ninth grade Bible is taught by Mr. Beasley, who incorporates 'The
 Chosen' television series to help bring to life scriptural events within the life of Christ.

 A D A Y I N T H E L I F E … Juniors and Seniors
 Mr. Doyle shares insightful, intriguing trivia along with challenging novels, critical thinking,
 and writing techniques as he prepares seniors for college. AP science courses, taught
 by Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Payne, expose Cougar students to labs and material for those considering careers in
 medical fields. Seniors enter a session in UTT with Mr. Mach offers each student an opportunity to engage in
 topics of the Christian Faith and an introduction to various worldviews. Off to an AP math class with Mr. Oats
 where he answers every question without referencing any calculator or instructional material; he has exquisite skill.

 It may have been difficult to arrive at school by 8:00 a.m.! One of the highlights of the morning is visiting the
 Cougar Den during morning break for a blended smoothie, coffee, biscuit, or the fan favorite – a freshly baked,
 gooey and delicious chocolate chip cookie from Miss Flo. Throw in an award-winning fine arts experience with
 Mr. Bennett, Mrs. Fields or Mr. Loy, and the day has
 been an enriching success. Another highlight for
 seniors is an Advanced P.E. trip with Coach Beasley for
 lazer tag, putt-putt, bowling or disc golf, followed by
 lunch at Cookout. After successfully completing the
 school day, an array of extracurricular activities await
 the great majority of our students after school.

 High School students are able to participate in
 afterschool clubs, such as Imago Dei and Interact.

 All high school students served 13 different community
 organizations during the HPCA Day of Service.

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Profile of a 2022 HPCA Graduate
                                                                                          Total Graduates: 68                   |      HPCA “Lifers”: 21

                                                                                                                                ACADEMICS
                                                                                          Mean GPA: 4.11 weighted, 3.38 unweighted
                                                                                      Top 25 % GPA: 4.9 weighted, 3.91 unweighted
                                                                          SAT Average: 1097                  |     ACT Composite Average: 21
      Valedictorian                   Salutatorian
       Ethan Kim                     Chloe Ausburn                              Number of AP classes taken for college credit: 101
     Duke University            College of William & Mary
                                                                                CO L L EGE M AT R I CU L AT I O N
             Four-year college or university: 87%                           |     Two-year college: 10%                     |        Career Starters: 3%

                            The 68 graduates of HPCA Class of 2022 have been awarded
                          over 4.8 million dollars in academic and athletic merit scholarships
      Mitchell Dean Adams                        Braden Todd Farlow                        Emeline Riley Martin                         Madalyn Blair Smith
       Garrett Ryan Allred                        Kynslee Shae Ford                       Ethan Ismael Martinez                      Drew Christopher Thomas
      Chloe Marie Ausburn                        Taylor Joyce Frazier                      Andrew Daniel Mayo                         Thomas David Tickerhoff
      Callan Mattinee Basil                      Lauren Gray Gerock                      Madison McKenna Mays                          Kameron Trevon Tinnin
        Luke Aaron Beane                         Ranie Grace Gonyer                      Thomas Julian McIntosh                          Ryane Adele Truhe
       Macy Bryttney Bell                        Grace-Ellen Hamlett                       Kennedy Ann Powell                          Mackenzie Rae Turney
    William Marsden Bishop                    Kendall Elizabeth Harris               Mylee Kathleen Quattlebaum                        Kaitlyn Grace Vickers
   Sarah Elizabeth Blackman                      Sarah Parker Harris                       Lucy Coffin Ragsdale                       Cameron Brooks Walker
      Carson Lane Brooks                           Noah William Hill                       Adam Jeffery Ratkus                         Terrell Javeed Walker
   Glenn De’Shar Bullock, III                  James Richard Johnson                        Samuel Mark Sapp                          Georgia Elizabeth Walls
     Sarah Elisabeth Carter                     Ashley Kay Karpovich                        John William Scott                        Jared Christian Waterer
      Joshua Aaron Clancy                      Elizabeth Elder Kearns                    Alexander Kent Sherrill                        Aubrey Cecil Watson
      William Jackson Cole                      Ethan Chansong Kim                         Spencer Dale Sherrill                    Devin-Danielle Victoria Webb
      Franklin Anthony Cox                         Josh Minjin Kim                         Megan Grace Sissel                           Jonothan Scott West
Michaeline Pearl Cribbs-Knower                Andrew James Kooistra                      Caroline Lynnsey Smith                      Anna Leigh Wetherington
       Myles Jaden Crisp                            Lily Elise Lanier                    Ethan Alexander Smith                        Jordan Anthony Wilson
        Jackson Asa Davis                        Anthony Clay Marra                        Jalen Demone` Smith                          Faith Lynne Woosley

                The HPCA Class of 2022 were accepted to the following colleges and universities
          Anderson University                         Ferrum College                  North Carolina A & T State University    University of North Carolina-Pembroke
      Appalachian State University        Forsyth Technical Community College           North Carolina Central University      University of North Carolina-Wilmington
           Auburn University                    Gardner-Webb University                  North Carolina State University        University of South Carolina-Beaufort
           Averett University                         Geneva College                       North Greenville University          University of South Carolina-Columbia
 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania                Guilford College                       Old Dominion University              University of Tennessee-Knoxville
          Bridgewater College             Guilford Technical Community College                Pepperdine University                       University of Utah
          Campbell University                  Gustavus Adolphus College                  Randolph Community College                     Utah State University
     Cape Fear Community College                   High Point University                    Randolph-Macon College                      Utah Valley University
           Carolina University                       Hollins University                Savannah College of Art and Design               Wake Forest University
      Carson-Newman University            Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte                 Seton Hall University                 Western Carolina University
    Charleston Southern University                  Kalamazoo College                         St. Andrews University                     Westminster College
   Clarion University of Pennsylvania                Lake Erie College                      The University of Alabama                      Wilkes University
       Coastal Carolina University                 Lees-McRae College                     University of California-Davis                    William & Mary
         College of Charleston                   Lenoir-Rhyne University                  University of California-Irvine                 Wingate University
           Concord University                        Liberty University                        University of Georgia               Winston-Salem State University
    Concordia University-Ann Arbor                 Lipscomb University              University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign           Winthrop University
     Concordia University-Chicago        Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) University of Massachusetts-Amherst
  Davidson-Davie Community College                   Meredith College                University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
            Duke University                        Methodist University              University of North Carolina-Charlotte
        East Carolina University                  Misericordia University           University of North Carolina-Greensboro

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    East Tennessee State University             Mississippi State University
             Elon University                        Morehouse College
      Fayetteville State University
HIGH POINT
                                             CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

 EL EM EN TA RY CH A PEL
 As our elementary students continue to grow spiritually, physically, academically, and socially,
 our goal is for them to know the Lord, understand His Word, and demonstrate acts of Christ's
 love in their lives.

 The sound of hundreds of voices praising the Lord at Elementary Chapel is certainly a favorite
 on campus! Guest speakers provide our students the opportunity to connect and hear
 spiritual leaders throughout the community share their walk with Christ. Whether it is Farmer
 Brown; Senior Green Street Baptist Church Pastor Brandon Ware; Nurse Brian Wells; or our
 own Mr. Scott Prohaska, every chapel speaker delivered an
 engaging, interactive experience for these students.

                                                                      COUGAR PAL
                                                                      CHAPEL
                                                                      Our high school seniors are partnered with
                                                                      elementary classes each year. This mentorship
                                                                      opportunity allows our younger students
                                                                      to engage with and prayerfully support our
                                                                      seniors. Whether it is cheering the seniors on
                                                                      at an athletic event, attending their concerts,
                                                                      or a high-five in the hallway, this bond is so
                                                                      special.

                                                                      This year, our Cougar Pals were able to worship
                                                                      together at an Elementary Chapel event. This
                                                                      chapel included lots of singing, cheering,
                                                                      smiles, and laughter all for His Glory!
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Chapel and Spiritual Life
MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL
The 2020-2021 school year was limited in chapels due to Covid protocols. Experiencing chapels each week this
year was a tremendous blessing! During middle and high school chapels our praise team, under the direction of Mr.
Justin Bingham, led us in worship each week. These dedicated students sacrificed their time and came to school
early in the morning to lead our students.

These chapels consisted of various speakers who included local pastors, youth pastors, administrators, and
teachers. Various speakers offered an array of different subjects but with all the same purpose of challenging our
students to walk with Jesus. One chapel that stood out was when Vlad Prokvenevskiy spoke. Vlad was from the
Ukraine and actually received an Operation Christmas shoebox and he told of his story and testimony.

Although chapels continue to be a highlight of HPCA life, spiritual mentoring sessions between teachers/staff/
coaches with our students are a huge facet of the spiritual maturing process. The major focus at HPCA continues
to be leading students to Jesus, building them up in Christ, and equipping them to serve Christ.

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Fine Arts
ART
Led by Mrs. Dewanna Neighbours and Mr. Rodney Bennett, HPCA art students thrived
by using their creativity and imagination throughout the year. Selected artwork donned
school hallways, were featured on various programs, and were recognized at the school-
wide Art Show in May.

MUSIC
Led by Mrs. Kristain Coffey and Mrs. Tami Fields, our preschool fours through high
school students have the opportunity to let their voices be heard! Students performed
at various events throughout the year, such as the Christmas productions, Grandparents’
Day event, seasonal concerts, and more! Students begin by learning the fundamentals of
reading music, singing together and performing as a choir.

These musically gifted students not only filled our hallways with the sound of music –
they shared their God-given talents with people throughout the nation! The Middle
School Chorus, High School Concert Chorus, and Bella Voce all received a Superior
rating at the ACSI Music Festival this year! High School Concert Chorus received an
Excellent rating at the Festival DISNEY! spring tour this past April.

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DRAMA
HPCA’s Drama Department certainly brought on strong performances throughout the
year! High School students in drama class performed various sets throughout the year
at elementary and middle school chapel.

The HPCA Drama Club includes middle and high school students and is led by
Miss Michaela Reynolds and Mrs. Vicki Cohen. They presented The Secret Adversary
by Agatha Christie (and adapted by Tracey Wells) this spring.

BAND
From our sixth grade students learning their first instrument to our high school bands
performing and practicing in a university setting, 2022 was a memorable year for
our band students! They performed at school concerts, football games, Wake Forest
Football Halftime Show, art shows, Carowinds Music Festival, and more!

The Middle School Concert Band, the High School Concert Band, and the
High School Jazz Band all competed in the ASCI Band Festival and each received
a Superior rating! The High School Concert Band also performed at Festival Disney,
receiving Excellent ratings.

  “Since joining HPCA, we quickly saw that this was more than a school; it is a family. The support that
  everyone gives each other here at HPCA goes beyond education; they wrap their arms around your family,
  personally and spiritually, also. Love that our children can receive an amazing education while growing
  spiritually in such a fun, upbeat environment”

  - Megan and Jordan Bouldin                                                                                15
Athletics
 Fielding 33 different athletic teams in twelve sports, Cougar Nation athletes
 bring a healthy, competitive nature; perseverance; teamwork; and dedication
 onto the courts and fields. Our middle school athletes test their talents,
 develop their skills, and grow in their enthusiasm for sports. Our high school
 athletics take their athletic performance to the next level, focusing on
 strength and conditioning, training, and an understanding of sportsmanship,
 both on and off the fields.

 This year, Coach David Spencer was honored to coach the inaugural Varsity
 Girls Golf Team. With five players, not only did they play the course – they
 wowed spectators and their competitors! What a great addition to our
 sports program!

 With tremendous team spirit, both varsity girls and boys basketball teams
 went all the way to compete in the State Championship games! Losing
 tough loses at this game, this is certainly not anything for these players and
 coaches to hang their heads. Cougar Nation Strong!

 The mission of HPCA athletics stretches way beyond the fields and courts.
 All teams spend time in His Word, understanding how to be a reflection
 of Him, and how to positively impact our local community. Team service
 projects allow every HPCA athlete opportunities to impact our community
 for Him!

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Congratulations HPCA 2022 State Champions!

           NCISAA 3A STATE CHAMPIONS                                    NCISAA 3A STATE CHAMPIONS
                    BASEBALL                                                     SOFTBALL

                                  2021-2022 FEMALE AND MALE
                                  AT H L E T E S O F T H E Y E A R
                                  FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: KENNEDY POWELL

                                  "Kennedy is a powerhouse leader on the volleyball court. This year she led the
                                  team with 321 kills. She reached her goal of 1,000 career kills and is only the 3rd
                                  in the school's history to accomplish this goal. She is a three-time All Conference
                                  and three-time All State explosive, passionate, and dominant player."
                                  - Coach Knower, Volleyball

                                    "Kennedy will go down as the most impactful player in our program's history. She
  Isaiah Sanders and Kennedy Powell was the catalyst to bring success for these past three seasons. With 1500 points
                                    and 100 rebounds; three-time team captain; three-time All Conference; three-time
All State; and PTAC Player of the Year, Kennedy is a confident, yet humble player with natural superstar abilities."
- Coach Drew, Basketball

MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: ISAIAH SANDERS

"Zay is a blur on the basketball court. He gets the ball up the court, in front of whoever and whatever may be in his
way. He grew tremendously as the season progressed. I can unequivocally say that no one watched more films than
he did. His success on the court and consistency were no surprise as a result of his hard work. He certainly earned
his All Conference, All State, and All Area Team accolades."
- Coach Cooper, Basketball

"A 2022 State Champion in the 100 meter, and a 2021 State Champion in the 100 and 200 meter showcase his
consistency and athleticism. Isaiah is the conference champion in the 100 and 200 meter, and anchored the
4x100 meter relay to a 2nd place finish. He was voted as co-MVP of the meet by our conference coaches. Isaiah is
hardworking, determined, and a confident young man who displays sportsmanship at all times. He is a leader on
our team and strives each day to improve his performance with the talents God has blessed him with."
- Coach Foster, Track and Field

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Technology
HPCA's Technology Department advances our vision of a student-centric learning environment. The use of
technology is routine, transparent, and supports curricular goals. They provide support to faculty, staff, and
families as we continue to leverage new educational technology resources. In our pursuit of providing Christ-
centered, quality education and academic excellence, we will continue to plan for the integration of technology
across all divisions.

Our 3-D printers have been used to enhance the student's knowledge about the design process using Tinkercad.
Students in grades 6-8 learn about the Engineering Design process and design a prototype to be printed and
tested. This past year students designed bubble wands. Students in grades 3-5 learned how to use design
software, Tinkercad and fun projects they can use. 5th grade designed and printed spinning tops, 4th grade
designed figurines, and 3rd grade designed pencil toppers.

Our web-based solution to manage and assess student learning is Canvas Learning Management System. Canvas
provides a sense of consistency and flexibility for our teachers and students. In elementary grades 3-5, Canvas
provides online feedback for assignments. In middle school and high school, Canvas is used for access to online
assignments, multimedia content, and is an excellent platform for the use of 21st century learning tools. The
Canvas Parent app enhances the potential for parents to engage in their children's education.

We are focused on using all of our available resources to provide a technologically safe and secure learning
environment for our students. We begin teaching them at an early age the importance of being good digital
citizens – lessons we hope will follow them throughout their education at the Academy.

Our third-party software, GoGuardian, is a classroom management software and computer monitoring software.
During class, GoGuardian acts as the teacher's eyes when their back is turned. Outside of class, GoGuardian
monitors all internet activity in real time to the Technology Coordinator who follows up as necessary. GoGuardian
is used across all divisions but even more extensively in the high school, where students are assigned a
Chromebook and allowed to take them home. Consequently, Google and GoGuardian settings follow the student
wherever they are located, be it home or public library, etc. – they never sleep and know no geo-boundaries.

      “Our first two years at HPCA have far exceeded
       all expectations we had. We feel that our kids
     are engaged with the curriculum and encouraged
      and loved by their teachers and the entire staff.
      Most importantly, they are immersed in Biblical
            Kingdom Education, which is why we
                       chose HPCA.”

                 - Mandy and Bradley Luckey

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Family Involvement
COUGAR CREW
This year, our HPCA parent and grandparent volunteers returned full force! Our former
“Parent Teacher Fellowship” Committee transitioned into the Cougar Crew! This group of
volunteers made the impossible, possible! 89 Cougar Crew members showered our faculty
and staff with love and appreciation throughout the year; served at various school events; and
gave of their time and resources to make our school community the best place it can be!

Some of the highlights of the year the Cougar Crew made possible were:

  Faculty/Staff Appreciation     Faculty/Staff Appreciation     Faculty/Staff Appreciation
 Cougar Care Breakfast Cart                Lunch                “Teacher Supply” Goodies

 Reception Assistants during      Field Day and Preschool          High School Cookout
   Fine Arts Performances           Fun Day Volunteers                  Volunteers

 High School Day of Service                                        ACSI Day of Prayer
                                  HPCA Grandparents’ Day
 Event Location Supervisors                                      Campus-wide Prayer Walk

         Preschool/Elementary Day                        HPCA Senior Graduation
            on the Baseball Field                           Sign Distribution

BOOSTERS
The purpose of the Cougar Boosters is to provide support for the extracurricular activities
of the fine arts, athletics, and technology programs of High Point Christian Academy. We
are enthusiastic about transforming the lives of our students and we want to help them
mature as they develop their God-given talents and abilities. We strive to partner in
attaining this goal through your support and service.

Through Boosters memberships, involvement, and support, financial allocations are able to
take place throughout the year to support your child's extracurricular experiences.

                                                  A few highlights of recent Booster
                                                  projects include:

                                                  • Drama panels for productions

                                                  • Charter buses for lengthy
                                                    athletic games

                                                  • Popcorn machine for students

                                                  • Outdoor portable sound system

                                                  • HPCA Senior graduation yard signs

                                                  and much more....
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Advancing for His Glory!
                                     Over the past two years, HPCA families have not skipped a beat when it comes to
                                      sacrificially and prayerfully donating and participating in our fundraising efforts.

       The gifts of time, financial support, prayer, and daily commitment to Kingdom Education have been remarkable!
      Tuition and fees support faculty and staff salaries, student learning and activities, insurance, transportation, and
  campus and classroom maintenance. However, there is a consistent need for financial aid, classroom and technology
 supplies, the growth of our campus, and more! These additional needs would not be met without donated monies.
     As a 501-C3 organization, HPCA is a non-profit. Unlike public schools that receive state funding for items such as
      tables and chairs, iPads, lights, building maintenance, and more, we relay solely on the generosity of our families
    to provide the school with needs that may arise, which are not covered by the cost of tuition. To keep tuition costs
                    affordable, it is necessary for private schools to hold fundraisers for needed campus improvements.

                     Noted are financial dollars allocated to these various funds from July 1, 2021 through May 15, 2022.

        K.M. Vestal Annual Fund - $172,000
     Donated dollars to the K.M. Vestal Annual Fund come to the school through a variety of
     means. HPCA holds one school-wide fundraiser (Cougarthon) in addition to the HPCA
     Auction, Cougar Cup, and letter campaigns.

     Funds directed to the K.M. Vestal Annual Fund are used in the classrooms for technology,
     fine arts, teacher development, and many other basic expenses that contribute to the
     educational experience of every student on campus.

         Mark Your Calendars for Next Year’s K.M. Vestal Annual Fundraising Events!

                     SEPTEMBER 16, 2022                          SEPTEMBER 19 - 30, 2022
                 Cougar Cup Golf Tournament                 Cougarthon School-Wide Fundraiser

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Claude and Mickie                                        Capital Campaign
 Gable Financial Aid                                               $213,250
               $34,750                              The It Happens Now Capital Campaign has
                                                    made much progress over the past four years.
      Our student population at HPCA is             Raising nearly two million dollars, the most raised
strengthened by all of our bright and motivated     in the history of HPCA, our school community
  students with various backgrounds. Families       has proven their sacrificial commitment to
who choose to allocate funding to our Financial     this tremendous endeavor! We are excited to
   Aid Fund are vital partners in ensuring the      announce that the gym building plans are being
 opportunity of affordable Kingdom Education.       finalized this summer. However, fundraising
                                                    efforts are not complete. It is our sincere prayer
                                                    that each family will make a donation, of any
                                                    amount, to this campaign. With the addition of a
                                                    new gymnasium, it is certainly a very exciting time
                                                    to be an HPCA Cougar!

                                                          Mark your calendars for next year's
                                                         Capital Campaign Fundraising Event!

       Specific Purpose                               APRIL 22, 2023 - Boots & Blessing Auction

               $52,481
Throughout the year funds may be donated for
specific needs. These needs vary from athletics
  to fine arts to mission trips. These donations
 support specific initiatives for our students to
enhance their experience on our campus, in our
     community, and throughout the globe.                                                          21
Memories that                    COUGAR PAL S

G R A N D PA R E N T S’ DAY

                              PR E SCH O O L P U M PK I N PATCH

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will last a lifetime . . .
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FI E L D DAY S

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